Historical Period18c CE
18th c. current structure; ancient site
Kāla Bhairava — Kotwal (police chief) of Kashi
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Kāla Bhairava is revered as the spiritual police chief of Kashi — without his permission, no one may enter or leave the sacred city. Located near Bhairava Ghat. Devotees bow to him before visiting Kashi Vishwanath.